Every year millions of homes, businesses and people are affected by flooding.

With the growing population, an increasing demand for housing, ageing infrastructure and the impacts of climate change, flooding is a significant problem which will inevitably threaten and affect more communities across the country.

At the National Flood Forum we believe the best results are achieved when people work together.

Here you can find out more about how we work with communities and Flood Action Groups, our approach to Working with professional partners, including our training & consultancy services as well as a wealth of resources for working with communities.

EMERGENCY FLOOD KIT

Being prepared will make things so much easier if your home is ever flooded. Putting together a Flood Kit ‘Grab bag’ is a key way of minimising the risks and surviving the worst, if you choose to stay in your home or are evacuated to a rest centre.

ESSENTIALS

DOCUMENTS

Insurance documents and other important documents.

ELECTRICALS

Mobile phones and chargers.

FINANCE

Emergency cash and credit cards.

MEDICATION

Prescription medication / repeat prescription forms.

CHILDREN'S ESSENTIALS

MILK & BABY FOOD

STERILISED BOTTLES & SPOONS

NAPPIES

WIPES, NAPPY BAGS

CLOTHING

COMFORTER, FAVOURITE TOY

CONSIDERATIONS

Camera to record damage for insurance purposes (digital cameras are best).

Numbers for your Emergency Insurance, local council, emergency service, family and friends, plus local radio frequencies.

Torch with spare batteries is best; a wind-up torch is a good backup.

Portable battery radio; a wind-up radio is a good backup.

Non-perishable food items (including energy or cereal bars).

Bottled water (check use-by date).

Wash kit and essential toiletries (including toilet and wet wipes).

Pack of playing cards or family games.

Blankets, duvets, warm clothes.

Wellington boots, waterproof clothing, rubber gloves.

First aid kit.

Ricky's Grab Bag

Check out Ricky Tomlinson’s video for Liverpool City Council to see what he’s taking in his Grab Bag.